adviser

or ad·vi·sor

[ ad-vahy-zer ]
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noun
  1. one who gives advice.

  2. Education. a teacher responsible for advising students on academic matters.

  1. a fortuneteller.

Origin of adviser

1
First recorded in 1605–15; advise + -er1

Other words from adviser

  • ad·vis·er·ship, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for adviser

adviser

advisor

/ (ədˈvaɪzə) /


noun
  1. a person who advises

  2. education a person responsible for advising students on academic matters, career guidance, etc

  1. British education a subject specialist who advises heads of schools on current teaching methods and facilities

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